A man has been seriously injured after he was allegedly stabbed repeatedly in a house.

The attack is said to have happened at a property on Thomas Street, Annan, on Sunday.

The 40-year-old sustained a variety of serious injuries following the alleged attack.

Another man, aged 45 from Stranraer, has been arrested in connection with the incident.

A report has been sent to the procurator fiscal.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: "The man is being treated in respect a number of serious injuries.

"A 45-year-old man from Stranraer has been arrested in connection with the matter and a report is being prepared for the procurator fiscal."